If you are a collector of Civil War militaria, then you are aware of the proliferation of fake and fantasy items that pollute the market. A reproduction item is an accurately depicted recreation of a Civil War...
UPDATE 02/17 - PAY ATTENTION TO THE CATEGORY IN WHICH AN ITEM IS LISTED!!! (If Ebay will let me add this update after not posting my past several attempted updates!) The Fakes and Crooks are getting a little...
If you note matches the numbers, it will be FAKE and has No Collector Value. These items have all been produced since the turn of the century. Most produced up to around 1945 were used for advertising on one...
Is that bullet really old? You will have noticed that sellers have quite a range of experience, from "I found these in my grandpa's stuff and they must be. . ." to "A good exaple of MM-331 with clear spot...
The battleflags, and the garrison flags used by Union and Confederate troops in the Civil War were more than just pieces of colored cloth. They represented the unity, and fellowship of the soldiers that fought...
Thousands of replica notes were produced prior to the Hobby Protection Act of 1971-73. These copies greatly outnumber the originals and, for the most part, were intended to mark the centennial of the Civil...
I buy my relics based on condition, rarely on where they are from or who used them. Most collectors love identified items, and with good reason. It is great to know who carried the item in the Civil War, and...
"Questionable" dealers on Ebay are advising you to bid ONLY on their "Private Bidder" listings - claiming that the only people who would write to you to question an "artifact" or tell you are being defrauded...
Original bullets from the Civil War period have their own challenge. Millions of bullets were made or purchased by the two sides.No standardized caliber was used by either Union or CSA. That resulted in...
Collecting American Confederate currency can be an enjoyable hobby, and the plentiful abundance of some Confederate currency issues makes it easy to get started. Here are a few points to consider. Know the...
